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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 626.10 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 626.10 and 235 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 626.10 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/626.10 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 626.10 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 147,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,133.50/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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